# Bill Kristol on The No Agenda Show Bill Kristol comes up in 19 chapters across 19 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2012 to July 2020. - **Chapters:** 19 - **Episodes:** 19 - **Discussed:** January 2012 – July 2020 - **Related topics:** [Neocon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neocon.md), [Mitt Romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [Neoconservatives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neoconservatives.md), [Propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [Robert Kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-kagan.md), [Third Party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/third-party.md), [Afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [Al Sharpton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-sharpton.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Bana Alabed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bana-alabed.md) ## Chapters 1–19 of 19 ### Lincoln Project Ad, Russian Bounty Allegations - **Episode:** [1256: White Tears](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1256-white-tears.md) - **Published:** 2020-07-02 - **Time:** 53:55–55:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1256-white-tears/chapter/lincoln-project-ad-russian-bounty-allegations.md The Lincoln Project, a group of "Never Trump" Republicans including Rick Wilson and Bill Kristol, released an advertisement accusing President Trump of ignoring intelligence that Russia paid bounties to the Taliban to kill American soldiers. The ad is criticized as "war talk" from neoconservatives intended to provoke conflict with Russia. The timing is linked to ongoing negotiations for the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Keywords: [lincoln project](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lincoln-project.md), [rick wilson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-wilson.md), [bill kristol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-kristol.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md) ### Never-Trump Ads and the Presidential Bunker Myth - **Episode:** [1249: KBALL One](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1249-kball-one.md) - **Published:** 2020-06-11 - **Time:** 1:27:02–1:31:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1249-kball-one/chapter/never-trump-ads-and-the-presidential-bunker-myth.md A new ad campaign from the group "Defending Democracy Together," led by Bill Kristol, attacks President Trump for allegedly "hiding" in a bunker during protests. Former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino clarified that moving a president to a bunker is a mandatory Secret Service protocol, not a personal choice. The ad also features criticisms from former Defense Secretary James Mattis regarding the President's leadership. Keywords: [bill kristol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-kristol.md), [james mattis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-mattis.md), [secret service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md), [dana perino](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dana-perino.md), [never-trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/never-trump.md) ### Bill Kristol, "President Pence" Ad Campaign - **Episode:** [1211: Pale Male](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1211-pale-male.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-30 - **Time:** 2:05:56–2:08:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1211-pale-male/chapter/bill-kristol-president-pence-ad-campaign.md Neoconservative Bill Kristol appeared on "Morning Joe" to promote a new ad campaign from "Defending Democracy Together" advocating for a Mike Pence presidency. The ad highlights Pence's conservative credentials and lack of personal scandals compared to Trump. Kristol admits the strategy is partly intended to annoy Trump and create suspicion between the President and Vice President. Keywords: [bill kristol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-kristol.md), [mike pence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pence.md), [morning joe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morning-joe.md), defending democracy together, [neocon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neocon.md) ### Bill Kristol, Brian Stelter, Fox News Management Criticism - **Episode:** [1082: Otherize](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1082-otherize.md) - **Published:** 2018-11-01 - **Time:** 13:53–16:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1082-otherize/chapter/bill-kristol-brian-stelter-fox-news-management-criticism.md Bill Kristol and Brian Stelter criticized Fox News management for allowing guests to use inflammatory rhetoric regarding George Soros. Kristol argued that the "Soros occupied" narrative is a trope that should have been corrected in real-time by the host. The controversy has led to calls for Fox investors and talent to distance themselves from the network's primetime programming. Keywords: [bill kristol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-kristol.md), [brian stelter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-stelter.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), josh marshall, [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md) ### Bill Kristol, Neoconservative Stance on Iran - **Episode:** [996: Rats on a Plane](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/996-rats-on-a-plane.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-05 - **Time:** 2:20:30–2:22:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/996-rats-on-a-plane/chapter/bill-kristol-neoconservative-stance-on-iran.md Neoconservative commentator Bill Kristol has appeared on news panels advocating for the U.S. to "stand with the Iranian people" against the ruling regime. Critics point out the irony of Kristol's sudden concern for Iranian citizens after years of advocating for military strikes against the country. Keywords: [bill kristol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-kristol.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [nuclear deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-deal.md), [irgc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irgc.md), [democracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy.md) ### Alliance for Securing Democracy, Neocons and Democrats Unite - **Episode:** [950: RACE: other](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/950-race-other.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-28 - **Time:** 2:22:44–2:30:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/950-race-other/chapter/alliance-for-securing-democracy-neocons-and-democrats-unite.md A new think tank called the Alliance for Securing Democracy has formed, bringing together prominent neoconservatives like Bill Kristol and Mike Chertoff with Obama-era Democrats. The group's mission is to counter Russian interference in democratic institutions. The hosts view this as a "regrouping" of the political establishment against the Trump administration's outsider approach. Keywords: alliance for securing democracy, [bill kristol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-kristol.md), mike chertoff, [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [neocons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neocons.md) ### Bana Alabed Twitter Account and Pro-War Rhetoric - **Episode:** [921: Bagels & Bins](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/921-bagels-bins.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-16 - **Time:** 56:00–59:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/921-bagels-bins/chapter/bana-alabed-twitter-account-and-pro-war-rhetoric.md The Twitter account of Syrian child Bana Alabed is scrutinized for posting sophisticated political messages in English. Recent tweets praised Bill Kristol and urged President Trump to buy more F-35 fighter jets. The hosts suggest the account is a manufactured propaganda tool used to influence Western public opinion in favor of military intervention. Keywords: [bana alabed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bana-alabed.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [bill kristol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-kristol.md), [f-35](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/f-35.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) ### Outro, Final Jingles and Sign-off - **Episode:** [904: Reich 4.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/904-reich-4-0.md) - **Published:** 2017-02-16 - **Time:** 2:38:21–2:43:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/904-reich-4-0/chapter/outro-final-jingles-and-sign-off.md The show concludes with a series of jingles featuring Bill Kristol, Al Sharpton, and Donald Trump. The hosts sign off from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley, reminding listeners of the upcoming Sunday broadcast. Keywords: [bill kristol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-kristol.md), [chipotle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chipotle.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [sign-off](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sign-off.md) ### Bill Kristol, Elitism, New Americans for Labor - **Episode:** [903: Eat Lipstick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick.md) - **Published:** 2017-02-12 - **Time:** 1:02:33–1:08:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/bill-kristol-elitism-new-americans-for-labor.md Editor Bill Kristol suggests that "new Americans" are needed because the white working class has become "decadent, lazy, and spoiled." The hosts blast Kristol as an elitist who views immigrants primarily as cheap labor for the wealthy. They discuss how this sentiment reflects a broader disdain for the American poor among both neoconservatives and progressive journalists. Keywords: [bill kristol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-kristol.md), [globalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalism.md), [working class](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/working-class.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [elitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elitism.md), new americans ### White House De-escalation, The Weekly Standard Neocons - **Episode:** [867: Wordy Durd](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/867-wordy-durd.md) - **Published:** 2016-10-09 - **Time:** 42:04–44:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/867-wordy-durd/chapter/white-house-de-escalation-the-weekly-standard-neocons.md White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest is heard downplaying the likelihood of military action against the Assad regime in Aleppo. Meanwhile, the hosts criticize "The Weekly Standard" and its editors, including Bill Kristol, for their neoconservative "PNAC" agenda and poor editorial quality. Keywords: [josh earnest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/josh-earnest.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [bill kristol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-kristol.md), the weekly standard, [neoconservatives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neoconservatives.md), [pnac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pnac.md) ### Libyan Driver's Perspective and Trump Quitting Satire - **Episode:** [849: Short Circuit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/849-short-circuit.md) - **Published:** 2016-08-08 - **Time:** 1:20:28–1:25:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/849-short-circuit/chapter/libyan-driver-s-perspective-and-trump-quitting-satire.md Adam Curry recounts a conversation with a Libyan driver in Austin named Tawfiq, who expressed that life was better under Muammar Gaddafi despite his dictatorship. The discussion then shifts to a satirical article from the Charlotte Observer claiming Donald Trump quit the race to reveal the gullibility of Republican voters. This satire is linked to actual efforts by neocons like Bill Kristol to push for a third-party candidate. Keywords: [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [gaddafi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaddafi.md), tawfiq, [bill kristol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-kristol.md), [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md), charlotte observer ### Media Industry Decline and Low Public Trust - **Episode:** [830: Tool Followers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers.md) - **Published:** 2016-06-04 - **Time:** 1:48:14–1:51:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/media-industry-decline-and-low-public-trust.md The news media is facing a crisis of credibility, with public trust ratings lower than those of Congress. The hosts argue that the industry's reliance on pharmaceutical advertising prevents honest reporting on drug pricing, while "elites" like Bill Kristol remain delusional about their ability to control the political narrative. Keywords: [bill kristol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-kristol.md), [media trust](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-trust.md), [pharmaceutical ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-ads.md), [news ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-ratings.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md) ### Bill Kristol, Third-Party Candidate Search - **Episode:** [826: Ten Times](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/826-ten-times.md) - **Published:** 2016-05-19 - **Time:** 1:05:07–1:08:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/826-ten-times/chapter/bill-kristol-third-party-candidate-search.md Neoconservative figure Bill Kristol is actively seeking a third-party candidate to challenge both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Names mentioned include Senator Ben Sasse, Tom Coburn, and Mitt Romney, though most have declined to run. Kristol's efforts are characterized as delusional, particularly his dismissal of the legal and logistical hurdles required to get a new candidate on state ballots. Keywords: [bill kristol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-kristol.md), [ben sasse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-sasse.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [third party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/third-party.md), [neocon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neocon.md) ### GOP Defectors, Third-Party Candidates, Mitt Romney Option - **Episode:** [823: Postcard From Paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/823-postcard-from-paris.md) - **Published:** 2016-05-08 - **Time:** 57:33–1:05:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/823-postcard-from-paris/chapter/gop-defectors-third-party-candidates-mitt-romney-option.md Prominent Republicans including Jeb Bush and Lindsey Graham have announced they will not support Donald Trump despite previous pledges. Neoconservative commentator Bill Kristol is reportedly exploring third-party options, mentioning names like retired General Jim Mattis, Ben Sasse, and Mitt Romney. Meanwhile, Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson is discussed as a viable alternative for voters dissatisfied with the two-party system. Keywords: [jeb bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeb-bush.md), [lindsey graham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lindsey-graham.md), [bill kristol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-kristol.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [gary johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-johnson.md), [third party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/third-party.md) ### Tom Cotton, Bill Kristol, and Gay Bar Allegations - **Episode:** [704: Faschtech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/704-faschtech.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-15 - **Time:** 44:34–53:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/704-faschtech/chapter/tom-cotton-bill-kristol-and-gay-bar-allegations.md Senator Tom Cotton is identified as a protégé of neoconservative Bill Kristol, who is reportedly promoting Cotton as a potential vice-presidential candidate. The hosts discuss rumors regarding Cotton's personal life, including allegations from "Brian the Gay Crusader" about Cotton being spotted at a D.C. gay bar and appearing on the app Grindr. They speculate that the Democratic party may use these allegations as a "Trojan Horse" to disrupt Republican voter support during a future campaign. Keywords: [tom cotton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-cotton.md), [bill kristol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-kristol.md), [howard dean](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-dean.md), [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), [neocon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neocon.md), dc gay bar, [grindr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grindr.md) ### Institute of Modern Russia, Non-Linear War and Information Weaponization - **Episode:** [674: Non-linear War](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/674-non-linear-war.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-30 - **Time:** 32:47–38:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/674-non-linear-war/chapter/institute-of-modern-russia-non-linear-war-and-information-weaponization.md A white paper from the Institute of Modern Russia titled "The Menace of Unreality" describes how the Kremlin allegedly weaponizes information and culture. The report introduces the concept of "non-linear war" and accuses Russia of sowing confusion in the West through social media trolls and alternative media. Keywords: institute of modern russia, [robert kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-kagan.md), [bill kristol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-kristol.md), non-linear war, [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) ### Foreign Policy Initiative, Obama and The Indispensable Nation - **Episode:** [659: Mirific!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific.md) - **Published:** 2014-10-15 - **Time:** 5:04–14:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/foreign-policy-initiative-obama-and-the-indispensable-nation.md The Foreign Policy Initiative (FPI), a neoconservative think tank featuring Bill Kristol and Robert Kagan, released a document labeling the United States the "indispensable nation." President Barack Obama recently adopted this specific terminology during a meeting at the Pentagon with Chuck Hagel and General Martin Dempsey. The FPI executive summary explicitly calls for the repeal of defense cuts under the 2011 Budget Control Act to maintain global military leadership. Keywords: [foreign policy initiative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreign-policy-initiative.md), [bill kristol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-kristol.md), [robert kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-kagan.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [sequestration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sequestration.md), budget control act ### Al Sharpton, Bowe Bergdahl Defense on MSNBC - **Episode:** [624: The Sluggish Cloud](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/624-the-sluggish-cloud.md) - **Published:** 2014-06-08 - **Time:** 35:32–38:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/624-the-sluggish-cloud/chapter/al-sharpton-bowe-bergdahl-defense-on-msnbc.md Al Sharpton defended the Obama administration's actions regarding Bowe Bergdahl on his MSNBC program, "PoliticsNation." During the segment, Sharpton and guest Joan Walsh emphasized the "sacred duty" to leave no soldier behind, while Sharpton was mocked by critics for using the phrase "shut and dry" instead of "cut and dry." Keywords: [al sharpton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-sharpton.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), joan walsh, [bowe bergdahl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bowe-bergdahl.md), [bill kristol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-kristol.md) ### Bill Kristol, Neoconservative Opposition to Ron Paul - **Episode:** [375: Problematic Woman](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/375-problematic-woman.md) - **Published:** 2012-01-19 - **Time:** 1:35:58–1:42:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/375-problematic-woman/chapter/bill-kristol-neoconservative-opposition-to-ron-paul.md Neoconservative commentator Bill Kristol argues on C-SPAN that the Republican Party would be better off if Ron Paul left the party. 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